Papakura High SchoolFounded by Richie McCaw, Ali Williams and Daniel Carter in 2009, the iSPORT Foundation helps 12-18 year old kiwis achieve their sporting goals, no matter their

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Papakura Panui Term 2 – Week 5 - 2016

Papakura High School

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Greetings, Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Namaste, Our Year 9 classes finally have their chromebooks and we have well and truly launched into our new future in the age of digital pedagogy. After months of planning and support, our Year 9 students have had their new devices issued to them. A very big thank you to the Kootuitui Trust and the team of experts who have worked alongside our staff to make this happen. In particular I would like to acknowledge the expertise brought to this project by Angela Gattung and Maria Krausse, who have worked tirelessly and with great patience to ensure the programme has every chance of success. We look forward to the development of this new mode of learning for our students with great excitement. Naku noa, na John Rohs, Principal

Kind Regards, John Rohs PRINCIPAL

Don‟t forget to check out Papakura High School 2016 facebook page for the most up to date news

on what is happening at school and see the latest photos.

Papakura High School Mooting Group off to Waikato University for Preliminary Rounds of the Inter-school

competition on Tuesday 24 May. Left to right: Shylene Singh, Shar Matafeo, Jitesh Latchman, Joey Peck,

Payal Kaur, Arik John and Salem James.


Below: On Wednesday 11 May Papakura High School was fortunate enough to have Reggie Dabbs and

the Revolution tour performing a concert at the school assembly.

Students and staff thoroughly enjoyed the performance and the positive message that was delivered.

The message for the concert was to promote anti-bullying and this was a nice way to lead into our „Anti-

bullying week‟s activities and Pink Shirt Day‟ on Friday 20 May.

Level 3 Biology students were making the

most of the newly available

Chromebooks in the Science department

this week. Two sets of 30 Chromebooks

have been purchased by Papakura High

School for those students who do not

have the opportunity to buy their own.

This facility is in addition to the numerous

computer rooms available around the

school. Access to these devices enables

staff to increase their own knowledge of

digital teaching and students the

opportunity to use up-to-date technology

and ensures Papakura High School is

leading the way with 21st century

teaching and learning.

It is not too late to order your Chromebook if you have not already done so. Please contact: Shona Muir 09 296 4400 Ext 733


Technology News

Terms 1 & 2

The Junior and Senior Engineering and Carpentry students have had a great start with their learning these past terms. Each student has been focussed and involved with their individual learning and it is a pleasure to see students engaged on their project work and developing a number of key practical skills. A number of students have elected to be involved in both the Engineering and Carpentry courses (at school and M.I.T) which allows them to gather sufficient knowledge and skills in both subjects for further growth and development once they complete school. Well done to the hard working students of Papakura High School for their progress so far and I look forward to the rest of the course.

Mr R Pretorius (Head of Technology)

Above: Andrew McLaughlin Y13 working on

metal lathe

Above: Luke Dayberg proudly displays his

step ladder after coming top in the class

Above: Left – Kyle Latchman, Luke Takimoana drilling pilot holes for their engineering project


The Learning Centre

“To assist young people to be confident, connected, actively involved, Lifelong Learners.” (The New Zealand Curriculum)

The Papakura High School Learning Centre is an integral part of Papakura High School and embraces the philosophy of “inclusive education.” It offers a wide-range of programmes to support the learning needs of students at PHS. The Learning Centre helps students with learning difficulties as well as those who are accelerated students. This programme is run by the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator and works out of The Learning Centre in room W15.

The Learning Centre can provide support and assistance for students who are identified as requiring additional support with their learning. Trained teachers or teacher aides work with individuals or small groups as well as in the classrooms.

Students who work through The Learning Centre are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning processes and to learn how to learn. The Learning Centre provides a safe environment for all students and works to help students improve their self-esteem, cope after long periods of illness with work they have missed, provide individualised programmes for students who are not coping in class or who want to “advance” their learning.

Students are identified through school-wide as well as SENCO/RTLB testing, teacher observation, anecdotal records and/or information gained from their previous school. Referrals are made to the SENCO or at the regular Hauora Level meetings, through the Dean or SLT. Parents/caregivers can also refer their child directly.

Congratulations to our Digital Leaders

Above Back Row: Antonio Hafoka, Winter Clark, Jason Borland

(HOD PE), Nemasis Kershaw, Liutama Togiatama-Potaha

Front Row: Zoel Holamotu, Alita Sateki, Gabrielle Frewen-Lord,

Tanika-Gyne Tait

Above: Shannon and Kirsty from

Tuakau College attend Papakura High

School L3 Trades Academy course.

Below: Student Digital Leaders have been chosen for each Year 9 tutor class to assist teachers and students in their use of the new technology. These students were chosen because they demonstrate leadership skills and have experience of using Chromebooks at previous schools. Their job will be to work with each of their teachers to digitally enable their classrooms.


Touch Students vs Staff

On the last Thursday of Term One, students and staff once again competed against each other, this time in touch. After a defeat in Volleyball the previous week, staff wanted to rectify the scores. It was a tight contest, played with high intensity and good sportsmanship. The result came down to the wire, with the students scoring on the final play of the game to level the scores at 5-5. Thanks to all staff and students involved with the game. Bring on next year!

Below: Papakura 1st XV played Manurewa High School on Saturday 28 May and won a very hard game 18-15


Staff News

Congratulations to Loina Tuihalangingie

(above) a year 1 Social Science / ESOL

teacher at her Graduation Ceremony 6 May

2016.

Above Aubhilesh Singh I am the new HOD of Mathematics. I have 19 years of experience teaching Mathematics and Physics to all levels. I taught at One Tree Hill College for 15 years before coming to Papakura High School. I am excited to work in a new environment to bring in positive change. I have a commitment to teaching and education as a career and passion for the profession. Irrespective of gender, socioeconomic, cultural and physical background, I commit to bring in a positive change among young minds and that is to instil the love of learning Mathematics.

Right: Christine Wardle New to Papakura High, I have just taken on the role of English teacher. I came to New Zealand in 2011 to work at Wairoa College and lived in Gisborne before moving to Auckland. In my spare time I enjoy cycling, swimming and going to concerts. In 2013, I published my first novel, 'Beneath the Perfect World' and I hope to write more. I look forward to helping students become better writers too.


XA breaks down the barriers with their

neighbours

On Monday morning the XA Unit visited the Nina

Busing Kindergarten, located down the alleyway

across from the school main entrance, to read

their anti-bullying story to the children. The little

students all loved the true story of a young

rooster called Survivor overcoming bullying.

The climax of the story was the children being

shown and allowed to pat three of Survivor‟s

sons and daughters.

Above: The XA students also sang and performed „E

Papa‟, after which they taught some of the Nina

Busing students the stick games. The children also

performed a folk dance for the XA students. It was

great fun and great interaction.

Founded by Richie McCaw, Ali Williams and Daniel Carter in 2009, the iSPORT Foundation helps 12-18 year old kiwis

achieve their sporting goals, no matter their circumstances by providing grants and crowdfunding, sports gear, leadership

and inspiration. Westpac is iSPORT‟s major grants partner.

iSport Foundation Donation

Below: Papakura High School is delighted to

receive two donations of surplus sports gear

donated by the staff of Westpac and Epsom

Girls Grammar School. These were presented

on two separate occasions in the recent past

with the assistance of Alister Gates, the CEO

of i.Sport which is an organisation set up to

promote and assist young people with the

provision of sports gear. Founded by Richie

McCaw, Ali Williams and Daniel Carter in 2009,

the iSPORT Foundation helps 12-18 year old

kiwis achieve their sporting goals, no matter

their circumstances by providing grants and

crowdfunding, sports gear, leadership and

inspiration. Westpac is iSPORT‟s major grants

partner.

Below: Epsom Girls Grammar students with Alister Gates

present sports gear to Papakura High School.

http://isport.org.nz/

http://isport.org.nz/


Level 3 OED Tongariro

What a time to leave for camp!!! The weather was

totally against us, but we fronted up and made our

way down to Tongariro despite the dismal forecast

on the May 11th to return 14th May. Our first night

was spent at the Tongariro School in Turangi, after

being welcomed on to the Marae and treated to

some lovely Kai we settled in and relaxed before

the much anticipated tramp the following day. Our

hosts were awesome and our short time there was

very much enjoyed - to the point no-one wanted to

head off for our trek. The plan was for the Level 3

Outdoor Education class to complete the Northern

Circuit around Tongariro, however, it was not to be

and so after talking things through with DOC

(Department of Conservation) in Whakapapa

Village we headed off on our adventure. Our three

days out were amazing and fun filled; we

experienced all the different types of weather: gale

force winds; rain; freezing temperatures and

sunshine - thankfully no snow appeared. We also

celebrated an 18th birthday with caramel slice and

mini chocolate bars!! The camp was very

successful and all students overcame some

challenges from dealing with the weather to

conquering the many suspension bridges and

stream crossings. None of us can wait for our next

camp where we are going to tackle Lake

Waikaremoana - bring it on!

Above: Head Students Roy Potaha and Moananoa Rountree lay the wreath at Papakura ANZAC service.

Below: L3 OED Tongariro

Pink Shirt Day held

on Friday 20 May

raised $512.40 for

Mental Health.


Above: Papakura High School students performing on the bridge for Wero opening

Above: The Rising Foundation incuding students from Pukekohe High School and Papakura High

School with Prime Minister John Key.


Perform at

Vector Wero Opening

On Tuesday 26 April, The Rising Foundation in partnership with Papakura High School Kapahaka Group Kahurangi Ki Uta, performed at the opening ceremony of the Wero Whitewater Park - adjacent Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau. Wero is a development that was 10 years in the making and New Zealand's first facility to offer an artificial river and water course for recreation, sports, emergency services training, school programmes and youth development. Students who attended represented their school and community with a sense of pride and kaitiakitanga. Special thanks to the tutors and support crew for making this event possible, Whaea Vanessa, Anaru Te Wheoro, Whaea Dee and Matua Abe.


Term 1 The Rising Foundation Camp Camp Adair .

During the first week of the Term 1 holidays,

Year 9-13 The Rising Foundation students from

Papakura High School and Pukekohe High

School attended a leadership camp at the YMCA

Camp Adair, Hunua. While at camp students

focussed on the theme „Discipline‟ creating and

maintaining healthy habits of thought, speech

and behaviour, where the activities that were

taken part in emphasized this . Activities such as

the high ropes, Burma trails and late night

leadership workshops aimed to increase one‟s

self-esteem and confidence to not only work well

in a team, but also drawing insight to one‟s

strengths and weaknesses; offering space for

self-improvement and growth. Overall, students

from both schools were able to build strong

relationships and share in valuable experiences

that will hopefully prove beneficial to the

individuals‟ daily life. Grace Kingi, The Rising

Foundation


CAREERS NEWS

Term 2

CAREERS EVENTS / DATES

07th June BCITO Bus Industry Tour

27th August University of Auckland Courses and Careers Day

15th June Y12 Pacific Island Leaders of Tomorrow Careers Focus Day for Pasifika interested in

Tertiary Pathways

23rd

June Y12 KATTI – Careers Focus Day for Maori interested in Tertiary Pathways

05th July INZONE Careers Bus Tour

Learners License Workshops are being held in school:

Group 1: Term 2 Group 2: Term 3

MIT – EXPERIENCE AND TASTER DAYS

Sign up in Careers

02nd

June Trades day

09th June Health Careers

15th June 4pm to 7pm

Trades evening

16th June Business / IT

17th June

09th September

Sport and Exercise Science

20th June

08th August

Early childhood

21st June

19th August

Engineering-Civil / Mechanical / Electrical

23rd

June

Business Admin / Tourism

11th August Creative Arts

06th September Shipping, Freight, Logistics--city

CAREER TALKS

Wed Jun 8, 2016

11am –

12:30pm

Chris Quill who is an electronic engineer from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

Mon Jun 13,

2016 11am –

12:30pm

Kavinda Widananpathirana who is an structural engineer with Mitchell Vranjes Consulting

Engineers

Date TBC Industry Site Visit and Careers talk by Hawkins Construction

INTERNAL CAREERS ACTIVITIES:

Scholarship Application Workshops (Y12 and Y13)

CV Workshops

Job Search Workshops

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES:

Papakura High is working with the Youth Council and the Beautification Trust to undertake a local clean

up

For any queries regarding any of the following, please free to contact Mrs Paulus – [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Hell Pizza Reading Challenge

Congratulations to the following students who have received their first free Kids‟ Pizza.

Remedy Jones, Cooper Christopher, Haley Waru and Setaita Fakapulia

Absences

must be telephoned through to our Attendance Officer. Leave a message on

09 296 4400 ext 706 0508 ABSENT 0508 227 368

Email [email protected]

Urgent Medical

Sore Throat Clinics Papakura Marae ph (09) 297 2160

Takanini Family Health Care

ph (09) 280 6202

Dental Care - Mighty Mouth ph (09) 262 2208 or

TMP Stevens ph 298 5164

Physiotherapy - Active Physio

ph (09) 296 1026


BOT Update

BOT Parent Rep

Elections

Voting closes 12.00pm Friday 3 June 2016

*

New BOT take office

Thursday 10 June 2016

*

BOT Meeting

5.30pm Thursday 30 June 2016

Polar Fleece

$59.95

Available now from

28a Wood Street, Papakura

Justin Raharuhi proudly models our new Polar

Fleece Jacket

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Papakura High SchoolFounded by Richie McCaw, Ali Williams and Daniel Carter in 2009, the iSPORT Foundation helps 12-18 year old kiwis achieve their sporting goals, no matter their